A Woman's Touch
Wigs and Turkeys
By Jean Wendy Farrell
What do wigs and turkeys have in common? Absolutely nothing, other than
it got your attention.
However, it is Thanksgiving time and the beginning of a long strip of
holidays that all involve over indulgence and overeating. This can mean
expanding waistlines which I know can be a problem for a lot of you girls
out there. And with that comes the need to take your dresses out and
"expand" your new wardrobe. So my advice is take a good look at your
latest photo (if you have one) and keep that in mind when we all sit down
to that big Thanksgiving repast.
As to the wig part. Well, part of your image (and I good part I may ad)
involves the choice of a wig. The main areas to take into consideration
when making that choice are:
1) Do you want to be passable when walking on the street?
2) Do you want a realistic yet attractive image?
If both of the above are yes, then the next step is to stand in front of
the mirror and take a good look at your facial structure. Consider your
body weight, age, what type of image you are trying to convey and work
from there.
The whole trick is to make yourself look more feminine. A wig should help
to soften your features above and beyond everything else, that is why I
usually do not recommend blonde and black wigs as they both are extreme
colors and generally do not look as good on people as they think.
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If you have a broad face or a square jaw, I recommend picking out a wig
that has a layered cut to it, generally one that come at least to your
neckline. What this does is blur the sharp edges of your features and
tends to give a more feminine illusion.
If you have a long, narrow face, again pick a wig that will not enhance
the shape but will give the illusion of a rounder, heart shaped look. A
short bob wig with a flip would definitely work better than a long
straight wig which would tend to elongate the face.
The choice of colors you are working with also has a lot to do with wig
choice. If you are going to wear colors like black, dark brown, etc. a
red wig would work over a darker wig. And conversely if you are going to
get into the red and orange shades go for a more neutral color.
If you take a look at our web site you will get a few images that give the
right direction to work from. And if you find all of this more confusing
than when you started, put that drumstick down and e-mail us. We are
always happy to lend some friendly advice.
Happy holidays!
Wendy is a professionally trained makeup artist. She runs a transformation service in Brooklyn, New York. Feel free to contact her with your questions. She can be reached at WomansTouc@aol.com and visit
Wendy's Web Site too!
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